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AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
April 28, 2026
5:30 P.M. - Closed Session
6:00 P.M. - General Session
www.cypressca.org
5275 Orange Avenue
Cypress, California
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CALL TO ORDER
5:30 P.M.
Executive Board Room
ROLL CALL
Cypress City Council, also acting as the Ex-Officio Governing Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District Mayor Leo Medrano
Mayor Pro Tem Kyle Chang
Council Member Bonnie Peat
Council Member David Burke
Council Member Rachel Strong Carnahan
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON CLOSED SESSION
This portion of the meeting is set aside for public comments regarding matters listed under closed session. The City Council cannot discuss or take action on matters not on the agenda during this time however Council members may provide brief responses. Please complete a speaker’s card to address the City Council in-person. Please follow the instructions at the end of the agenda and wait for the Mayor or City Clerk to call on you to address the City Council virtually. Speakers providing in-person comments will be called first. Time allotted for public comment is three minutes.
CLOSED SESSION
LABOR NEGOTIATIONS
A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code § 54957.6, with Shannon DeLong, City Manager and William Wynder, City Attorney, its negotiators(s), regarding labor negotiations with Cypress Employees Association (CEA), Maintenance Employees Association, Police Officers Association, Police Management Association and unrepresented.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code §54956.9 (b)(1) & (3)(A) because there is a significant exposure to litigation in 1 case.
RECONVENE
6:00 P.M.
Council Chambers
ROLL CALL
Cypress City Council, also acting as the Ex-Officio Governing Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District Mayor Leo Medrano
Mayor Pro Tem Kyle Chang
Council Member Bonnie Peat
Council Member David Burke
Council Member Rachel Strong Carnahan
INVOCATION
Pastor Nader Hanna, King of The Nations Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The pledge of allegiance will be led by a member of the City Council.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION
The City Attorney will announce reportable actions(s).
PRESENTATIONS
:
Recognition of the 50th Anniversary of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Professional Municipal Clerks Week May 3-9, 2026
National Police Week May 11-17, 2026
Veterans Recognition presented to John Harris
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
This portion of the meeting is set aside for public comments regarding any matter within the jurisdiction of the City Council. Comments on non-agenda items will be heard at this time. Comments related to a specific agenda item will be heard following the staff report for that item and prior to the City Council action, unless the speaker prefers to make the comment during the general public comment period. The City Council cannot discuss or take action on matters not on the agenda for this meeting, but Council members may provide brief responses. Please complete a Speaker’s Card to address the City Council in-person. Please follow the instructions at the end of the agenda and wait for the Mayor or City Clerk to call on you to address the City Council virtually. Speakers providing in-person comments will be called first. Time allotted for public comment (subject to change by the presiding officer).
General Public Comment (not on agenda): 3 minutes
Consent Calendar (any or all items): 3 minutes
Agenda Items (not on consent calendar): 3 minutes per item CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 1-14
All matters listed on the Consent Calendar are to be approved with one motion unless a Council Member requests separate action on a specific item. Council Members voting no or abstaining on a Consent Calendar item may do so without removing the item from the Consent Calendar.
1. Approve the Minutes of the March 10, 2026, Regular Meeting Prepared by:
Lisa Berglund, City Clerk
Recommendation:
Approve as submitted.
2. Second Reading of a
n Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cypress, California, Amending Cypress Municipal Code Chapter 12, Section 12-11 (unlawful dumping) and adding Subsection 12-11(a) “vehicle impoundment” to Establish a Vehicle Impound Procedure for Unlawful Dumping in the City of Cypress Prepared by
: Lisa Berglund, City Clerk
Recommendation
: Approve the Second Reading and Adopt an Ordinance by title only and waive further reading, amending the Cypress Municipal Code Chapter 12, Section 12-11 and adding SubSection 12-11(A) Related to the Establishment of a Vehicle Impoundment Procedure for Unlawful Dumping.
3. Adopt a Resolution Approving the California State-Subdivision Agreement Regarding Distribution and Use of Settlement Funds with Six Regional Opioid Distributors Prepared by
: Shannon DeLong, City Manager
Recommendation
:
1. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City to enter into Settlement Agreements with six regional distributors/dispenser defendants to resolve lawsuits accusing opioid manufacturers and distributors of mishandling opioid pain drugs, agree to the terms of the related State-Subdivision Agreement, and authorize entry into the related State-Subdivision Agreement with the Attorney General.
2. Authorize the City Manager to approve and execute all documents related to this settlement and all future opioid-related settlements.
4. Receive an Update on the Strategic Plan Objectives
Prepared by
: Jason Machado, Senior Management Analyst
Recommendation
: Receive an update on the Strategic Plan objectives.
5. Approve a Contract Extension for Business License Administration Retroactive to April 26, 2026 Prepared by
: Stephanie Sikkema, Director of Finance and Administrative Services Recommendation
:
1. Approve a contract extension with Hinderliter De Llamas and Associates (HdL), retroactive to April 26, 2026, to provide business license registration, renewal, and compliance services for an amount not exceed six-hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($650,000), excluding fees for performing “compliance services” which shall be compensated based on a contingency fee.
2. Authorize HdL to initiate discovery, collection, and audit services as provided in the contract under Compliance Services.
6. Receive and File Register of Warrants, Transfers, and Wires Issued for the Period of March 7, 2026 through April 10, 2026 Prepared by
: Gina Claerhout, Account Clerk II
Recommendation
:
Receive and File the Attached Payment Register Summarized Below for the Period of March 7, 2026 through April 10, 2026:
Electronic Funds Transfers 19078 through 19287
Warrants 70036 through 70368
Payroll Transfers W179 through W1580
7. Receive and File the Investment Report for the Month Ended March 31, 2026 Prepared by:
Stephanie Sikkema, Director of Finance and Administrative Services Recommendation:
Receive and file the attached investment report.
8. Receive and File the 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report on the Implementation of the Housing Element Prepared by:
Alicia Velasco, Planning Director
Recommendation:
Receive and file the 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report on the implementation of the Housing Element.
9. Award Contracts for Replacement of Interior and Exterior Light Fixtures to LED Fixtures, Project 434 Prepared by:
Nick Mangkalakiri, Director of Public Works
Recommendation
:
1. Award a contract to ABM Electrical & Lighting Solutions Inc. for $617,300.49, authorize a contingency of $78,300, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract agreement; and
2. Approve a Task Order for Construction Inspection Services to FCG Consultants, Inc. for $34,885.40 and authorize a contingency of $3,500.
10. Approve Change Order for Purchase and Upfitting of Seven Replacement Police Vehicles Prepared by:
Nick Mangkalakiri, Director of Public Works
Recommendation
:
1. Approve Change Order No. 1 for the purchase and upfitting of seven replacement police vehicles, in the amount of $11,858, and authorize the City Manager to execute the change order;
2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute any change orders up to 5% of the total original amount ($648,847); and
2. Authorize an appropriation increase in the amount of $32,500 in the City's Capital Replacement Fund for Change Order No. 1 and future contingency.
11. Accept the HVAC and Roof Replacement for the City-Owned Building at 10161 Moody Street (Cedar Glen Park), Project 378 Prepared by:
Nick Mangkalakiri, Director of Public Works
Recommendation:
1. Accept the HVAC and Roof Replacement for the City-Owned Building at 10161 Moody Street (Cedar Glen Park), Project 378, in the amount of $650,354.85 and approve the final payment of $32,517.74 to MDJ Management, LLC.; and
2. Authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the County Recorder.
12. Approve Plans and Specifications and Award Contract for City Hall Executive Boardroom Improvements, Project 392 Prepared by:
Nick Mangkalakiri, Director of Public Works
Recommendation:
1. Approve Plans and Specifications for Executive Boardroom Improvements, Project 392;
2. Award a contract to Ankor Associates Inc. for $338,700, authorize a contingency of $85,000, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract agreement; and
3. Award a contract for Construction Inspection Services to FCG Consultants, Inc., for $70,966.40, and authorize a contingency of $11,000.
13. Approve an Agreement for Senior Transportation Programs Prepared by:
Jeff Draper, Director of Recreation and Community Services Recommendation:
Approve a three-year agreement, with the option for two one-year extensions, with OCY Management, LLC for Senior Transportation Services in an amount not to exceed $500,000.
14. Approve an Agreement for Animal Care Services
Prepared by
: Jeff Draper, Director of Recreation and Community Services Recommendation
:
1. Approve a five-year Animal Care Services Agreement with the County of Orange for animal control services, animal care shelter services, and field services; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the annual Notice of Intent during the five-year term of the Animal Care Services Agreement.
NEW BUSINESS
15. Review of Draft Fiscal Policies
Prepared by:
Stephanie Sikkema, Director of Finance and Administrative Services Recommendation:
Direction and feedback on the draft fiscal policies is respectfully requested to inform next steps.
16. Approve Agreement with the County of Orange for Municipal Solid Waste Disposal Services and Receive the Annual Solid Waste Franchise Consumer Price Index Rate Adjustment Prepared by:
Nick Mangkalakiri, Director of Public Works
Recommendation:
1. Approve the proposed Waste Infrastructure System Enterprise (WISE) Agreement with the County of Orange for municipal solid waste disposal rates and services; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and make minor modifications, as necessary; and
3. Receive the annual solid waste franchise Consumer Price Index rate adjustment.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
CONTINUED ITEMS
ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS FROM CITY-AFFILIATED BOARDS AND COMMITTEES AND REMARKS
COUNCIL MEMBER ITEMS FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATION
CITY MANAGER REMARKS
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting will be an adjourned Regular Meeting, to be held on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Executive Board Room.
Council Members and the public should promptly exit the meeting room following adjournment.
I, Lisa Berglund, City Clerk, certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California, that the foregoing Agenda was posted on the City Hall bulletin board and City website not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. Dated April 22, 2026.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
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INVOCATION POLICY
The City Council does not endorse the content of the invocation and does not endorse the invocational speaker’s particular faith, belief and/or religious denomination. The City Council has an established neutral policy for selecting and scheduling invocational speakers. The City Council’s policy on invocations is available from the City Clerk.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
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